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The 497 Field Artillery Regiment 497A1(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Spies Brothers, Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "SPIES BROS." arched over "CHI" (incised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
497th Field Artillery Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 497th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 497th Field Artillery and activated on 20 August 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. The regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 497th Field Artillery Battalion on 15 March 1943. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns including Rhineland and Central Europe. The unit was inactivated on 26 November 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, following the end of hostilities. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 497th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/497th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 497th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/497fa.htm